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Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management ... blocks, QRS axis shift ... , asystole #hyperkalemia ... #potassium #high ... management #algorithm #treatment
Hyperkalemia Management Algorithm
 • Treat the cause & optimize hemodynamics and ventilation
 • Reconsider treatment leadingto
Hyperkalemia Management ... • Reconsider treatment ... Intracellular K+ Shift ... Management #Algorithm #treatment ... #potassium #high
High yield pharmacology notes
#pharmacology #cardiology #management #medications #criticalcare #treatment
High yield pharmacology ... notes #pharmacology ... #medications #criticalcare ... #treatment
Lactated Ringers (LR) vs Normal Saline (NS) - Comparison

Composition of LR:
 • Sodium 130 mEq/L
 •
Is Dangerous in Hyperkalemia ... transcellular shift ... densa receives high ... NS #comparison #pharmacology
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
we introduce a high ... the ECF causes Hyperkalemia ... #foamed #criticalcare ... management #diagnosis #treatment ... #pharmacology #
Hyperkalemia Management
Pseudohyperkalemia: 1. Hemolyzed sample 2. Blood drawn from a site/line where potassium or TPN is
Hyperkalemia Management ... minutes-hour) -Shift ... @AnnKumfer #Hyperkalemia ... #Management #treatment ... #potassium #high
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Loop Diuretics; High-Ceiling ... Hyponatremia • Hypercalcemia ... Tolvaptan) • Treatment ... Diuresis #Nephrology #Pharmacology
Overview of antifungal agents benefits, weaknesses, and adverse effects in the treatment of Coccidioidomycosis.
Fluconazole - Low
effects in the treatment ... /tolerable • High ... Voriconazole - High ... valleyfever #management #treatment ... comparison #table #pharmacology
Antifungal agents benefits, weaknesses, and adverse effects in the treatment of Coccidioidomycosis
Fluconazole
 - Benefits: Low cost/tolerable
effects in the treatment ... - Weaknesses: High ... : - Benefits: High ... Coccidioidomycosis #pharmacology ... #management #treatment
Severe Influenza Checklist

Diagnostic tests 
 - Blood cultures x2 
 - Sputum gram stain & culture
(e.g. vs PE or opportunistic ... Consider early high-flow ... suspected Adiunctive treatments ... Checklist #Management #CriticalCare